Stephen Thompson explains choice of Charles Radtke for retirement fight
Sherdog • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 2:43 AM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Stephen Thompson is set to face Charles Radtke at UFC 334 on November 14 at Madison Square Garden. In an interview, Thompson expressed his desire to retire by providing Radtke, an unranked welterweight, an opportunity to climb the rankings. Thompson believes he benefited from similar opportunities in his career and wants to now pass that chance along. Currently, Thompson is on a three-fight losing streak since his last victory in 2022. Radtke, meanwhile, holds a 5-2 record in the UFC.
- •Thompson will retire after UFC 334 against Radtke.
- •Fight scheduled for November 14 at Madison Square Garden.
- •Thompson supports giving opportunities to emerging fighters.
- •He is currently on a three-fight losing streak.
- •Radtke has a 5-2 UFC record with previous losses to Malott and Prates.
- 2:43 AMSherdog — Stephen Thompson explains why he chose Charles Radtke for final UFC fight
"Stephen Thompson wants to retire like a true veteran.
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